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China–UAE News
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UAE and China Reaffirm Strategic Ties as Dubai Bilateral Trade Hits Record

UAE Presidential Special Envoy Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak held bilateral talks in Beijing with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to evaluate commercial and economic cooperation initiatives. The meeting follows data released by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed showing Dubai-China non-oil trade reached AED 363.5 billion in 2025. Dubai Chambers is also preparing to dispatch its largest business delegation to Shenzhen under the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Gulf News

UAE Launches $1 Million 100 Dreams Initiative to Support Media Entrepreneurs

The 1 Billion Followers Summit and the UAE National Media Authority have unveiled the $1 million '100 Dreams' initiative in collaboration with creator Simon Squibb. The programme offers 100 global media entrepreneurs $10,000 each in funding alongside UAE company licensing support and business mentorship. Applications open globally on November 20 ahead of the summit in Dubai in January 2027.

Industry News
Source: Emirates 24|7

Aldar Acquires Nine Residential Buildings in Sharjah’s Aljada for AED 1.1 Billion

Aldar Properties has signed an AED 1.1 billion forward purchase agreement with Arada to acquire nine residential buildings in Sharjah's Aljada development. The deal marks Aldar's first real estate investment in Sharjah and covers more than 1,100 units scheduled for handover in Q4 2029. The acquisition expands Aldar's develop-to-hold pipeline across sectors to AED 21 billion.

China–UAE News
Source: Zawya

Bank of China Dubai Prices CNH 2 Billion Two-Year Yulan Bond at 1.6%

Bank of China Dubai priced a two-year fixed-rate Yulan bond worth 2 billion yuan ($280 million) at a final yield of 1.6%, down from initial guidance of 2.1%. The senior unsecured notes will be listed on both Nasdaq Dubai and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Settlement is scheduled for October 23, 2026, with proceeds designated for general corporate purposes.

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